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Hi guys,

Probably being a bit thick here, but it's monday and I'm feeling pooey, so bear with me!

Got an Art Deco pen kit here, which my colleagues have asked me to make for our outgoing boss.

Having measured the tube my 10mm drill bit will likely be too big. The kit says a 3/8" tube, but my best guess is (until I can measure accurately with calipers) 9mm may possibly be a smidge too small. Anyone know where I can get a 3/8" drill bit from or what the equivalent metric is? The couple of places I usually get pen gubbins from don't seem to stock 3/8" bits and the nearest I can get in relation to size would be 13/32 or 25/64. Which would be the best bet?

Cheers,

Confused of Surrey

[QUOTE="ajmw89, post: 117342, member: 724"] Hi guys, Probably being a bit thick here, but it's monday and I'm feeling pooey, so bear with me! Got an Art Deco pen kit here, which my colleagues have asked me to make for our outgoing boss. Having measured the tube my 10mm drill bit will likely be too big. The kit says a 3/8" tube, but my best guess is (until I can measure accurately with calipers) 9mm may possibly be a smidge too small. Anyone know where I can get a 3/8" drill bit from or what the equivalent metric is? The couple of places I usually get pen gubbins from don't seem to stock 3/8" bits and the nearest I can get in relation to size would be 13/32 or 25/64. Which would be the best bet? Cheers, Confused of Surrey [/QUOTE]

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